Submission deadline has now been extended. Last date of submission : 31st July, 2026.

Jury Panel

Manoj Mittal

Founder, Shelter Consulting Engineers

Manoj Mittal is a distinguished Civil and Structural Engineering Consultant with over four decades of experience in designing, evaluating, and strengthening complex built environments. Renowned for his expertise in structural resilience, rehabilitation, and retrofitting, he has contributed extensively to national standards through key BIS committees and the National Building Code. A respected academic, mentor, and former President of the Indian Association of Structural Engineers, he brings a unique blend of technical excellence, sustainability-focused engineering, and policy leadership, advancing safer, more resilient, and future-ready infrastructure.

Nilanjan Bhowal

Principal Architect, Design Consortium

Nilanjan Bhowal is a distinguished architect, urban designer, and sustainability advocate with over three decades of professional experience. As Principal Architect of Design Consortium, he has created a diverse portfolio spanning urban design, hospitality, institutional, residential, and conservation projects across India. An alumnus of the Institute of Environmental Design, Gujarat, with a Master’s in Architecture from KU Leuven, Belgium, and specialization in energy-efficient architecture, he champions a design philosophy that blends nature, technology, and contextual intelligence. His pioneering concept of “Organi.Tech.Ture” reflects his commitment to sustainable, human-centric, and future-ready architecture.

Gaurav Shorey

Principal Architect, Design Consortium

Gaurav Shorey is a leading sustainability expert with over two decades of experience advancing sustainable habitats and green building practices. A founding team member of India’s pioneering GRIHA rating system, he has contributed to hundreds of green building projects across India and internationally. As an ECBC Master Trainer and Visiting Faculty at the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, he has trained more than 40,000 professionals, students, and government officials in sustainable development. Through his practice, teaching, and publications, he continues to champion climate-responsive design and resource-efficient built environments.

Dr. V. Ramachandra

President, Indian Concrete Institute
Principal Advisor – Technical, UltraTech Cement Ltd.

Dr. V. Ramachandra is a renowned structural engineer and concrete technology expert with over four decades of experience in academia and the construction industry. As President of the Indian Concrete Institute and Principal Advisor – Technical at UltraTech Cement, he has led pioneering initiatives in sustainable construction, alternative building technologies, rigid pavements, and new cement products. An active contributor to national standards, research, and policy through BIS, IRC, and NCCBM, he is widely recognized for advancing resilient, resource-efficient, and future-ready infrastructure across India.

Abin Chaudhuri

Founder & Principal Architect, Abin Design Studio

Abin Chaudhuri is an award-winning architect and design thinker known for creating contextually rooted, environmentally responsible, and future-focused built environments. As Founder and Principal Architect of Abin Design Studio, he has pioneered an interdisciplinary approach that integrates architecture, landscape, technology, and sustainability to deliver innovative design solutions. His work emphasizes ecological sensitivity, material innovation, and community-centric development, resulting in spaces that are both experiential and resilient. Recognized nationally and internationally for design excellence, he continues to advance architecture that responds meaningfully to people, place, and the challenges of a sustainable future.

Debatosh Sahu

Principal Architect & Partner, Espace

Debatosh Sahu is a distinguished architect, urban designer, and sustainability advocate, and a founding partner of Espace, one of India’s leading architectural practices. With expertise spanning contemporary architecture, heritage conservation, adaptive reuse, and low-carbon design, his work seamlessly integrates environmental responsibility with local context and culture. A former Chair of ARCASIA’s Committee for Green & Sustainable Architecture and an active leader within the Indian Institute of Architects and UIA, he has played a significant role in advancing sustainable architectural discourse across Asia. His projects exemplify climate-responsive, contextually rooted, and future-ready design.

Shubhankar Roy

Director, BS Projects & Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

Subhankar Roy is a civil engineering professional and multidisciplinary consultant with over 24 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, structural design, rehabilitation, non-destructive testing, and project management. As Founder and Managing Director of BS Projects & Engineers Pvt. Ltd., he leads a practice focused on delivering safe, economical, and sustainable engineering solutions. With advanced qualifications in Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Law, he brings a holistic perspective to the built environment. His expertise in resilient structures, risk reduction, and innovative engineering contributes to creating safer and future-ready developments.

Ayan Sen

Principal Architect, Ayan Sen Architects Urban Designers & Planners
Adjunct Faculty, CEPT & MIT, Boston

Ayan Sen is an architect, urban designer, and academic whose work bridges global design thinking with contextual Indian urbanism. An alumnus of CEPT University and MIT, Boston, he leads a multidisciplinary practice delivering transformative projects across architecture, urban design, and revitalization. His work blends contemporary tropical design with heritage sensitivity, creating sustainable and place-responsive environments. An Adjunct Faculty at CEPT University and a respected thought leader, he contributes extensively to urban conservation, sustainable revitalization, and professional discourse, championing resilient, culturally rooted, and future-ready cities.

Rahul Goel

Joint President & Head – Technical Services, UltraTech Cement Ltd.

Rahul Goel is a seasoned civil engineer and business leader with over 30 years of experience in construction, technical services, and sustainable building solutions. As Joint President & Head – Technical Services at UltraTech Cement, he has been instrumental in driving innovation, customer engagement, and knowledge dissemination across India's construction industry. A Fellow of The Institution of Engineers (India) and Chairman of the Indian Concrete Institute, Ghaziabad Centre, he combines technical excellence with strategic leadership to promote high-performance, durable, and sustainable infrastructure for the future.

Bal Kulkarni

Founder, Director, Delcons Structural Consultants Pvt. Ltd.

Bal Kulkarni is a highly respected structural engineering consultant with decades of experience delivering innovative and resilient structural solutions across a wide range of building typologies. As the driving force behind Delcons Structural Consultants, he has championed engineering excellence through designs that balance safety, efficiency, durability, and sustainability. His work emphasizes structural integrity, material optimization, and long-term performance, contributing to built environments that are both future-ready and resource-conscious. Widely recognized for his technical expertise and professional leadership, he brings a rigorous engineering perspective to advancing sustainable and resilient development.

Yatin Pandya

Founder & Principal Architect, Footprints E.A.R.T.H.

Yatin Pandya is an internationally acclaimed architect, author, researcher, and academician whose four-decade career has significantly shaped sustainable architecture in India and beyond. A graduate of CEPT University and McGill University, he leads Footprints E.A.R.T.H., a multidisciplinary practice focused on environmentally responsible, socially responsive, and contextually rooted design. His work spans architecture, urban design, housing, conservation, and research, guided by the principles of environmental sustainability, socio-cultural relevance, timeless aesthetics, and economic affordability. Recipient of over fifty national and international awards, he is widely recognized as a leading voice in sustainable and future-ready built environments.

Jayesh Hariyani, FAIA, RIBA

CMD & Senior Principal, INI Design Studio

Jayesh Hariyani is an acclaimed architect, urban strategist, and sustainability advocate with over three decades of experience shaping transformative built environments across India and internationally. As Founding Principal and CMD of INI Design Studio, he leads a multidisciplinary practice integrating architecture, urban planning, engineering, and sustainability. His diverse portfolio spans public infrastructure, healthcare, institutional campuses, smart cities, and large-scale urban developments. Recognized for combining technological innovation with contextual design, his work champions ecological stewardship, human-centered development, and resilient urban futures aligned with the principles of sustainable growth.

Prof. Vishwanath Kashikarn

Faculty, CEPT University

Vishwanath Kashikar is an educator, researcher, and architect whose work explores the intersection of architectural practice, housing, and education. As a faculty member at CEPT University, he examines how architecture responds to the social, economic, and regulatory forces shaping contemporary housing in India. His teaching and research focus on housing design, architectural pedagogy, and curriculum development, working closely with institutions across the country to advance innovative educational frameworks. By connecting architectural education with real-world societal and spatial challenges, he champions inclusive, resilient, and future-ready approaches to the built environment.

Dr. V. Ramachandra

President, Indian Concrete Institute
Principal Advisor – Technical, UltraTech Cement Ltd.

B.L. Manjunath

Proprietor & Structural Design Engineer, Manjunath & Co.

B.L. Manjunath is a distinguished structural engineer with over 35 years of experience in structural design, construction, and project management across educational, institutional, industrial, hospitality, and residential developments. As the founder of Manjunath & Co., he is known for his humanistic approach to engineering, drawing inspiration from nature and exploring the full potential of materials to create resilient and efficient structures. Recipient of prestigious recognitions including the Holcim Award and World Architecture Festival Award, his work exemplifies innovation, structural excellence, and sustainability in shaping future-ready built environments.

M Selvarasu

Managing Director, LEAD Consultancy and Engineering Servicese

Er. M. Selvarasu is a pioneering sustainability expert with over 35 years of experience in energy management, green building design, and sustainable development. This engineer has played a key role in advancing green building practices in India, facilitating over 2,000 LEED and IGBC-rated projects globally. A founding member of the World Green Building Council and Indian Green Building Council, he has contributed significantly to developing sustainability frameworks, net-zero campuses, and energy codes. A LEED Fellow and IGBC Fellow, he continues to drive climate-responsive, resource-efficient, and future-ready built environments.

Prof. Neelam Manjunath

Founder & CEO, CGBMT | Principal Architect, Manasaram Architects

Neelam Manjunath is an internationally acclaimed architect, sustainability expert, educator, and World Bamboo Ambassador who has championed environmentally responsible design for over three decades. As Founder and CEO of CGBMT and Principal Architect of Manasaram Architects, she has pioneered research, innovation, and application of bamboo and sustainable building systems in architecture. A member of several national and international sustainability committees, her work bridges design, policy, education, and climate action. Recipient of numerous global accolades, she is widely recognized for advancing regenerative, low-carbon, and resource-efficient approaches to creating resilient built environments.

Dr. Manamohan R. Kalgal

President, Structural Engineers World Congress (India)
Technical Advisor, UltraTech Cement Ltd

Dr. Manamohan R. Kalgal is a distinguished structural engineer, academic, and industry leader with over four decades of experience spanning research, education, and concrete technology. After an accomplished academic career, he played a pivotal role in advancing innovative building materials and construction technologies at UltraTech Cement. Currently serving as President of Structural Engineers World Congress (India), he has held leadership positions across several premier professional institutions. Widely respected for his contributions to structural engineering and sustainable construction, he brings deep technical expertise and a lifelong commitment to resilient, future-ready built environments.

Prof. Hemanta Doloi

University of Melbourne

Hemanta Doloi is a globally recognized academic and researcher specializing in construction management, project delivery systems, and sustainability in the built environment. Based at the University of Melbourne, his work focuses on improving the resilience, efficiency, and long-term performance of infrastructure and construction projects through research, innovation, and policy engagement. With extensive international experience, he has contributed significantly to advancing sustainable construction practices, risk management, and future-oriented project delivery models. His expertise brings a strategic systems-level perspective to creating built environments that are adaptable, resource-efficient, and aligned with the goals of sustainable development.

Nripal Adhikary

Founder & Principal Architect, Abari

Nripal Adhikary is an architect and sustainability advocate renowned for creating architecture that celebrates craftsmanship, ecological sensitivity, and cultural authenticity. As the founder of Abari, he has developed a distinctive design philosophy rooted in the use of local materials, artisanal techniques, and context-responsive construction. His work explores the intersection of tradition, innovation, and environmental stewardship, resulting in spaces that are both contemporary and deeply connected to their surroundings. Through a commitment to regenerative design and community engagement, he continues to champion architecture that fosters meaningful relationships between people, place, and the natural environment.

Malaksingh Gill

Founder & Principal Architect, Malaksingh Gill Architects

Ar. Malaksingh Gill is a pioneering architect whose work champions environmentally responsible architecture rooted in local materials, traditional craftsmanship, and sustainable construction techniques. Inspired by the philosophy of Laurie Baker, he has spent over two decades advancing climate-responsive design that harmonizes people, place, and nature. Through his practice, he explores the potential of alternative building materials, low-energy construction, and context-sensitive solutions that are both resource-efficient and socially meaningful. A passionate advocate for sustainable living and ecological stewardship, he continues to promote resilient, affordable, and future-ready architecture across India.

Areen Attari

Co-Founder & Principal Architect, Put Your Hands Together – Bio Architects

Ar. Areen Attari is an architect, educator, and sustainability practitioner dedicated to advancing community-driven and nature-based architecture. As Co-Founder and Principal Architect of Put Your Hands Together – Bio Architects, he champions the use of natural building materials, traditional craftsmanship, and participatory design processes to create environmentally responsible and socially meaningful spaces. With over a decade of experience in architectural education, he combines research, practice, and advocacy to promote regenerative design and ecological stewardship. His work reflects a deep commitment to creating resilient built environments that foster stronger connections between people, place, and nature.

Rosie Paul

Co-Founder & Principal Architect, Masons Ink

Ar. Rosie Paul is an architect, researcher, and sustainability advocate whose work focuses on heritage conservation, social architecture, and climate-responsive design. As Co-Founder and Principal Architect of Masons Ink, she champions environmentally responsible building practices, with particular expertise in earthen architecture and sustainable material research. Her work explores inclusive construction practices, gender equity in the built environment, and the use of natural stabilisers in mud construction. Having represented India at international forums, including the United Nations Climate Change Conferences, she is widely recognized for advancing architecture’s role in climate action, social impact, and sustainable futures.

Rahul Goel

Joint President & Head – Technical Services, UltraTech Cement Ltd.

Er. Rahul Goel is a seasoned civil engineer and business leader with over 30 years of experience in construction, technical services, and sustainable building solutions. As Joint President & Head – Technical Services at UltraTech Cement, he has been instrumental in driving innovation, customer engagement, and knowledge dissemination across India's construction industry. A Fellow of The Institution of Engineers (India) and Chairman of the Indian Concrete Institute, Ghaziabad Centre, he combines technical excellence with strategic leadership to promote high-performance, durable, and sustainable infrastructure for the future.

webinar schedule

Sr	Date	Speaker	Firm	Topic
1	22-Apr-26	Nilanjan Bhowal	Design Consortium	Net-Zero Homes in the Indian Context: Myth, Reality, and Design Strategies	#1 Date: 22-Apr-26 Speaker: Nilanjan Bhowal Firm: Design Consortium Topic: Net-Zero Homes in the Indian Context: Myth, Reality, and Design Strategies
2	30-Apr-26	Shriya Parasrampuria, Prashant Dupare	Blurring Boundaries	Material, Climate, Nature: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Design	#2 Date: 30-Apr-26 Speaker: Shriya Parasrampuria, Prashant Dupare Firm: Blurring Boundaries Topic: Material, Climate, Nature: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Design
3	8-May-26	Ashu Gupta	Design to Occupancy LLP	Sustainability Beyond Compliance: From Net-Zero to Net-Positive Design	#3 Date: 8-May-26 Speaker: Ashu Gupta Firm: Design to Occupancy LLP Topic: Sustainability Beyond Compliance: From Net-Zero to Net-Positive Design
4	15-May-26	Aman Deep Garg	Creative Design Consultants & Engineers Pvt Ltd	Structural Safety Audits: The Next Frontier in Sustainable Urban Development	#4 Date: 15-May-26 Speaker: Aman Deep Garg Firm: Creative Design Consultants & Engineers Pvt Ltd Topic: Structural Safety Audits: The Next Frontier in Sustainable Urban Development
5	29-May-26	Abhishek Jain	EDS Global	Data-Driven Design: Using Simulation for Better Decisions	#5 Date: 29-May-26 Speaker: Abhishek Jain Firm: EDS Global Topic: Data-Driven Design: Using Simulation for Better Decisions
6	5-Jun-26	David Benjamin	The Living	Scaling Up: Decarbonization of Construction Materials	#6 Date: 5-Jun-26 Speaker: David Benjamin Firm: The Living Topic: Scaling Up: Decarbonization of Construction Materials
7	12-Jun-26	Dr Sharvil Faroz	IRM India	Resilient by Design: Extending the Life of the Built Environment	#7 Date: 12-Jun-26 Speaker: Dr Sharvil Faroz Firm: IRM India Topic: Resilient by Design: Extending the Life of the Built Environment
8	19-Jun-26	Sangeeta Bais	Dharohar	From Old to Relevant: The Art of Adaptive Reuse	#8 Date: 19-Jun-26 Speaker: Sangeeta Bais Firm: Dharohar Topic: From Old to Relevant: The Art of Adaptive Reuse

Jury Panel

Master jury (North)

Manoj Mittal

Nilanjan Bhowal

Gaurav Shorey

Dr. V. Ramachandra

Master jury (East)

Master jury (West)

Master jury (South)

Master Jury (International)

Student jury / IES

webinar schedule